Brogan Group has announced the acquisition of Sunbelt Rentals UK’s hoist division in a deal that significantly expands its operations and fleet across the country.

The agreement includes Sunbelt’s entire hoist fleet, associated equipment, and three operational sites located in the Midlands, North East and North West. More than 100 Sunbelt hoist technicians and engineers will transfer to Brogan as part of the deal, increasing the group’s global workforce to over 1,000.

The acquisition adds more than 400 hoists to Brogan’s portfolio, taking its total to nearly 900 machines. The expansion gives Brogan a nationwide presence, allowing the company to serve key cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle, as well as Glasgow, Edinburgh and the wider Scottish market.

Already a major player in London and the South East, Brogan said the move cements its position as one of the UK’s largest providers of hoist and mast climber access solutions. It also strengthens its growing international footprint in Europe, North America, Ireland and the Middle East.

As part of the deal, Brogan has also entered into a trading agreement with Sunbelt Rentals UK. Under the agreement, Brogan will provide hoist and mast climber services exclusively to Sunbelt’s customers, while offering its own clients access to a wider range of complementary services from Sunbelt.

Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK, said the decision aligned with the company’s long-term strategy to drive innovation and customer value.

Brogan Group CEO, James Brogan, described the acquisition as a key step in the company’s growth plan. “It strengthens our ability to deliver access solutions at scale, offering clients premium equipment and service delivery,” he said. “It will also boost our skills base, enabling us to support major projects internationally.”